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In the first week of August, Medworks team member, Samantha Conigliaro, traveled to Wildwood, NJ to be part of the growth of PALS Programs’ first ever 25 and over adult program for young adults with Down Syndrome. The PALS Wildwood program is actively involved in...

I love reading! Most of the time I read non-fiction, business books and biographies. As for business knowledge, much of what I’ve learned, especially in regard to working in a growing business, has been gained from reading books. There is a vast amount of insight...

It was the winter of 2015. Medworks was in it’s second year providing laser services. Business processes had been pretty simple up to that point. We had only a handful of team members and our office was a small building next to my house. Since the business started in...

Recently, I listened to a sermon (Source: David Dwight, Hope Church, Richmond, VA) where the following question was asked: Do you ever think about what you think about? Since then, that question has popped into my mind several times. The truth is, I haven’t really...

Every day, many of us wake up and are inundated with bad news almost as soon as the alarm goes off. If you listen to the radio, watch tv, read a newspaper, or get on social media, you are likely hearing stories of trouble and even tragedy. One must wonder how this...

Here at Medworks, we place a high degree of emphasis on living up to our values of Growth, Readiness, Integrity, and Team. Together these values make up the acronym Grit is a common term we use to describe our team members, and we actively seek out and hire...

We have come to the end of another year and I find myself, once again, reflecting on the accomplishments, setbacks, and surprises encountered along the way. For Medworks, it was another year of aggressive growth, both in size and in refinement of our processes. I am...

During this holiday season, I want to express my gratitude to the many people I am connected to because of Medworks. From the healthcare professionals I have the pleasure of working with, to the talented and hard-working employees that have found a home here. Any...

Anh Hoang, CEO of Convergent Laser Technologies, dropped in to the Medworks office for a visit last week! We love being able to meet up with representatives from the companies we work with. Anh in particular always has amazing stories to share, so we took the...

Back in April, Medworks team member Lindsey Tuck traveled to Nicaragua to join up with missionaries doing great work near Granada, Nicaragua. In the community of Pantanal is a mission by the name of Reap Granada that focuses on helping the surrounding area through a...

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Josh Murrell

Service Representative

“Each day brings something different. There will always be new challenges and obstacles to overcome."

Personality: Calm and attentive.

Professional Experience: Josh earned his bachelors degree in music at VCU, and has worked in the healthcare field as a service technician for a long-term care facility.

Passions: Josh enjoys playing trumpet with a few different groups in the Richmond area and is actively involved in the media department of his church. He volunteers his time performing for assisted living facilities, as well as working with a local high school arts department.

Victoria Myers

Service and Associate Sales Representative

“My Medworks coworkers are my family and I love the spontaneous aspects of the job."

Personality: Dependable and friendly.

Professional Experience: Victoria received a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in biological sciences. Her interpersonal skills and medical field experience contribute to the stellar customer service Medworks offers to its customers.

Passions: Victoria enjoys working for Advancing Abilities, where she provides in-home and community based services to children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Susan Cochran

Inventory Specialist & Scheduling Support

“Medworks is a great place to work because the owners of the company are kind, family and community-minded people. Moreover, Medworks is a small company whose growth potential seems endless."

Personality: Cheerful, kind, helpful, and intense.

Professional Experience: Susan studied General Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career experience includes working for non-profits, The Hermitage, and Meals on Wheels and specific roles range from personnel coordination to client services management. She enjoys seniors and much of her work has centered around that population. Susan’s accomplishments in the medical industry include 15 years working with community hospitals, doctors’ offices, social service agencies and home health agencies to ensure those with physical and mental disabilities in Central Virginia received adequate nutrition.

Passions: Susan enjoys time with family, doing what she can to help others, and scrapbooking. Within the community, she contributes her time to her local church as well as the Hunger Relief, specifically Meals on Wheels.

Ryan Buckley

Service Representative

“I like surrounding myself with my Medworks team who enjoy working together to help each other succeed."

Personality: Loyal, caring, friendly, supportive, and driven.

Professional Experience: Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Salisbury University and an A.A.S. in Athletic Training from Herkimer CCC.

Passions: Ryan enjoys cooking, hunting, hiking, and his pets.

Rachael Clark

Admin Assistant

“The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power."

Personality: Hardworking, Passionate, Full of Smiles.

Professional Experience: Rachael comes to Medworks with a background in customer service, training, and business operations, and is currently a student of Liberty University, working toward her BA in Business & Human Resources.

Passions: Rachael loves getting to know people, and enjoys Bible study, hiking, and any outdoor activities. Clients enjoy working with her because of her energetic nature.

Neika Hart

Admin – Finance

“If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together."

Personality: Independent and free-spirited.

Professional Experience: Neika comes to us with a vast array of experience in finance and a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Neika is passionate about her family, church, and helping others in whatever way she can. She also participates in the Cancer Walk and the March of Dimes.

Natalie Toalson McNamara

Admin – Marketing Support

“Medworks is truly the real deal – the people, family culture, and authenticity of their relationships."

Personality: Spunky, authentic and personable.

Professional Experience: Natalie received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Radford University. With over 15 years of management experience in marketing, sales, branding, and business development within industries ranging from medical, finance, and legal, Natalie contributes her marketing expertise to benefit the growth and success of Medworks.

Passions: Natalie is actively raising two precious little boys to become smart, well-rounded and accomplished young men. In between lots of sports, their family enjoys experiencing new adventures in the beautiful state of Virginia, including skiing, hiking, and boating.

Michael Bridges

Admin – Team Leader

“At the end of the day, the team at Medworks has collectively done something to help human beings overcome an illness, pain, or both."

Personality: Passionate and dedicated.

Professional Experience: Michael has over 45 years of management, administration, project management, and IT experience and contributes his knowledge to the overall growth of the company. He received an AS and BS in Business Admin / Software Engineering Certifications from the US Navy & VA ARNG.

Passions: Michael is passionate about his family, church and antique cars.

Jackie Turner

Service Representative

“If you have a dream, you can achieve it!"

Personality: Determined, Driven, Loyal.

Professional Experience: Jackie comes to us as a Clinical Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Health Coach. She plans to continue furthering her education in the medical field.

Passions: Jackie loves learning new things and traveling to different places. She enjoys helping people and recently began health coaching, which she finds very rewarding. She has been involved with an organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), where specially trained community volunteers speak for children experiencing abuse or neglect.

Donna Shires

Admin - Office Support

“Medworks has the best people!"

Personality: Positive.

Professional Experience: Donna promotes the growth of the company by supporting the team, helping to stretch their limits, and achieve expanded goals.

Passions: Donna loves her family, and grandkids. She also runs a home staging business to help realtors and their homeowners to organize their home within a resale process.

Nick McDaniel

Service Representative

“Growth often comes from a difficult place but it reminds you of why it is important to keep going.”

Personality: Relaxed & Adventurous.

Professional Experience: Nick graduated from Virginia Tech with a double major in PR and Religion & Culture. He has also spent a year in ministry with Hope church in Richmond, VA.

Passions: Outside of work, Nick enjoys VT football, hanging with friends, amusement parks, and ministry. He has served as a Young Life leader and worked at Hope Church, Richmond.

Nick McDaniel

Service Representative

“Growth often comes from a difficult place but it reminds you of why it is important to keep going.”

Personality: Relaxed & Adventurous.

Professional Experience: Nick graduated from Virginia Tech with a double major in PR and Religion & Culture. He has also spent a year in ministry with Hope church in Richmond, VA.

Passions: Outside of work, Nick enjoys VT football, hanging with friends, amusement parks, and ministry. He has served as a Young Life leader and worked at Hope Church, Richmond.

Jonaye Barnum

Service Representative

“I am optimistic, yet realistic in every task, goal, and situation.”

Personality: Calm, Reliable, Funny, Artistic.

Professional Experience: Jonaye graduated from VCU in 2016 with a bachelors in Creative Advertising.

Passions: Outside of work, Jonaye enjoys her plants. She likes to support her community by purchasing from local shops and services.

Jonaye Barnum

Service Representative

“I am optimistic, yet realistic in every task, goal, and situation.”

Personality: Calm, Reliable, Funny, Artistic.

Professional Experience: Jonaye graduated from VCU in 2016 with a bachelors in Creative Advertising.

Passions: Outside of work, Jonaye enjoys her plants. She likes to support her community by purchasing from local shops and services.

Courtney Fallon

Sales Representative

“What is done in the dark will come to the light.”

Personality: Outgoing.

Professional Experience: Courtney is a graduate of Clemson University with a bachelors in Pre-Professional Health Science and comes to us with 3 years of successful sales experience.

Passions: Courtney enjoys working out and living a healthy lifestyle, as well as spending time with family. She is involved with her church and Ronald McDonald house and likes giving back to the community.

Courtney Fallon

Sales Representative

“What is done in the dark will come to the light.”

Personality: Outgoing.

Professional Experience: Courtney is a graduate of Clemson University with a bachelors in Pre-Professional Health Science and comes to us with 3 years of successful sales experience.

Passions: Courtney enjoys working out and living a healthy lifestyle, as well as spending time with family. She is involved with her church and Ronald McDonald house and likes giving back to the community.

Staciea Watkins

Service Representative

“Never say ‘I can’t’ in life, it won’t get you anywhere.”

Personality: Outgoing, very goofy, fun, down to earth.

Passions: Staciea enjoys spending time with family and her pets, playing video games, hiking, trying different foods, and working out. She also finds time to help her church with events throughout the season.

Staciea Watkins

Service Representative

“Never say ‘I can’t’ in life, it won’t get you anywhere.”

Personality: Outgoing, very goofy, fun, down to earth.

Passions: Staciea enjoys spending time with family and her pets, playing video games, hiking, trying different foods, and working out. She also finds time to help her church with events throughout the season.

Gabriella Lutchman

Service Representative

“Whatever happens, always be thankful! This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Thessalonians 5:18

Personality: Giggly, bubbly, sweet, happy, caring.

Professional Experience: Gabby has past experience working in a veterinary hospital, with knowledge of phlebotomy & x-rays.

Passions: Outside of work, Gabby enjoys singing at her church and working out. She enjoys working for a company that is driven to success.

Gabriella Lutchman

Service Representative

“Whatever happens, always be thankful! This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Thessalonians 5:18

Personality: Giggly, bubbly, sweet, happy, caring.

Professional Experience: Gabby has past experience working in a veterinary hospital, with knowledge of phlebotomy & x-rays.

Passions: Outside of work, Gabby enjoys singing at her church and working out. She enjoys working for a company that is driven to success.

Dashawn Wise

Office Assistant

Personality: Funny, enjoyable, smart.

Professional Experience: Dashawn has past experience in packing, stocking, and organizing.

Passions: Dashawn considers himself a team player and is always willing to help others. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and volunteering at a dog shelter.

Dashawn Wise

Office Assistant

Personality: Funny, enjoyable, smart.

Professional Experience: Dashawn has past experience in packing, stocking, and organizing.

Passions: Dashawn considers himself a team player and is always willing to help others. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and volunteering at a dog shelter.

Essence Daley

Service Representative

“I love being in an environment that promotes professional growth and works to make sure I have all the knowledge and resources to succeed.”

Personality: Giggly & enthusiastic.

Professional Experience: Essence comes to us with a B.A. in psychology with a concentration in pre-med from the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as a medical scribe and as an ambulance driver.

Passions: Essence likes working with underserved children in the community. She would love to someday start a non-profit to pair high schoolers in the foster care system with college students.

Essence Daley

Service Representative

“I love being in an environment that promotes professional growth and works to make sure I have all the knowledge and resources to succeed.”

Personality: Giggly & enthusiastic.

Professional Experience: Essence comes to us with a B.A. in psychology with a concentration in pre-med from the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as a medical scribe and as an ambulance driver.

Passions: Essence likes working with underserved children in the community. She would love to someday start a non-profit to pair high schoolers in the foster care system with college students.

Johanna Thorkelsdottir

Scheduling Coordinator

“Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.”

Personality: Bubbly, positive, kind hearted, independent.

Professional Experience: Johanna has past experience in the dental field and is currently studying Mass Communications.

Passions: Outside of work, Johanna enjoys traveling, photography, and living a healthy lifestyle. In her free time she also loves spending time volunteering and making care packages for the homeless community.

Johanna Thorkelsdottir

Scheduling Coordinator

“Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.”

Personality: Bubbly, positive, kind hearted, independent.

Professional Experience: Johanna has past experience in the dental field and is currently studying Mass Communications.

Passions: Outside of work, Johanna enjoys traveling, photography, and living a healthy lifestyle. In her free time she also loves spending time volunteering and making care packages for the homeless community.

Michael Bridges

Administrative Consultant

”At the end of the day, the team at Medworks has collectively done something to help human beings overcome an illness, pain, or both.”

Personality: Passionate and dedicated.

Professional Experience: Michael has over 45 years of management, administration, project management, and IT experience and contributes his knowledge to the overall growth of the company. He received an AS and BS in Business Admin / Software Engineering Certifications from the US Navy & VA ARNG.

Passions: Michael is passionate about his family, church and antique cars.

Michael Bridges

Administrative Consultant

”At the end of the day, the team at Medworks has collectively done something to help human beings overcome an illness, pain, or both.”

Personality: Passionate and dedicated.

Professional Experience: Michael has over 45 years of management, administration, project management, and IT experience and contributes his knowledge to the overall growth of the company. He received an AS and BS in Business Admin / Software Engineering Certifications from the US Navy & VA ARNG.

Passions: Michael is passionate about his family, church and antique cars.

Sheetal Lodha

Admin – Finance Assistant

“Try and try ’til you succeed.”

Personality: Dedicated, Dependable, Passionate about work.

Professional Experience: Sheetal comes to Medworks as a CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Sheetal is involved with the Heartfulness Meditation Center, where she leads and teaches meditation, as well as yoga for kids.

Sheetal Lodha

Admin – Finance Assistant

“Try and try ’til you succeed.”

Personality: Dedicated, Dependable, Passionate about work.

Professional Experience: Sheetal comes to Medworks as a CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Sheetal is involved with the Heartfulness Meditation Center, where she leads and teaches meditation, as well as yoga for kids.

Rachael Clark

Human Resources Associate

”The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”

Personality: Hardworking, Passionate, Full of Smiles.

Professional Experience: Rachael comes to Medworks with a background in customer service, training, and business operations, and is currently a student of Liberty University, working toward her BA in Business & Human Resources.

Passions: Rachael loves getting to know people, and enjoys Bible study, hiking, and any outdoor activities. Clients enjoy working with her because of her energetic nature.

Rachael Clark

Human Resources Associate

”The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”

Personality: Hardworking, Passionate, Full of Smiles.

Professional Experience: Rachael comes to Medworks with a background in customer service, training, and business operations, and is currently a student of Liberty University, working toward her BA in Business & Human Resources.

Passions: Rachael loves getting to know people, and enjoys Bible study, hiking, and any outdoor activities. Clients enjoy working with her because of her energetic nature.

Mike Verhulst

Service Representative

“We came for salvation, we came for family, we came to leave behind the world a better way” ~ The Avett Brothers

Personality: Outgoing & Approachable.

Professional Experience: Mike comes to us with a Bachelors of Science from JMU, as well as 3 years of experience in urology as a medical scribe.

Passions: Outside of work, Mike enjoys sports and music. While at JMU, he was involved in APO (a service fraternity), as well as a range of service projects. He volunteered with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, a homeless shelter and more.

Mike Verhulst

Service Representative

“We came for salvation, we came for family, we came to leave behind the world a better way” ~ The Avett Brothers

Personality: Outgoing & Approachable.

Professional Experience: Mike comes to us with a Bachelors of Science from JMU, as well as 3 years of experience in urology as a medical scribe.

Passions: Outside of work, Mike enjoys sports and music. While at JMU, he was involved in APO (a service fraternity), as well as a range of service projects. He volunteered with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, a homeless shelter and more.

Youanidou Thiaw

Service Representative

Professional Experience: Youanidou comes to us with a B.A. in Biology, minor in neuroscience. She interned in various departments at Shady Grove Hospital, general dental, and oral surgery offices.

Passions: Youanidou is passionate about women’s rights and equality for everyone, and immigration. She is involved with the Food Recovery Network, which finds restaurants or organizations that make more food than they need. As a volunteer, she picks up and packs food to be distributed to local shelters.

Youanidou Thiaw

Service Representative

Professional Experience: Youanidou comes to us with a B.A. in Biology, minor in neuroscience. She interned in various departments at Shady Grove Hospital, general dental, and oral surgery offices.

Passions: Youanidou is passionate about women’s rights and equality for everyone, and immigration. She is involved with the Food Recovery Network, which finds restaurants or organizations that make more food than they need. As a volunteer, she picks up and packs food to be distributed to local shelters.

Jasmyne Barbour

Service Representative

“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Personality: Extroverted, Fun, Bubbly, Silly.

Professional Experience: Jasmyne comes to us with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Passions: Outside of work, Jasmyne enjoys crafting, DIY projects and being creative. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. She is known for being fun and authentic, and tries to make a real connection with people she meets.

Jasmyne Barbour

Service Representative

“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Personality: Extroverted, Fun, Bubbly, Silly.

Professional Experience: Jasmyne comes to us with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Passions: Outside of work, Jasmyne enjoys crafting, DIY projects and being creative. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. She is known for being fun and authentic, and tries to make a real connection with people she meets.

Josh Murrell

Service Logistics Coordinator

”Each day brings something different. There will always be new challenges and obstacles to overcome.”

Personality: Calm and attentive.

Professional Experience: Josh earned his bachelors degree in music at VCU, and has worked in the healthcare field as a service technician for a long-term care facility.

Passions: Josh enjoys playing trumpet with a few different groups in the Richmond area and is actively involved in the media department of his church. He volunteers his time performing for assisted living facilities, as well as working with a local high school arts department.

Josh Murrell

Service Logistics Coordinator

”Each day brings something different. There will always be new challenges and obstacles to overcome.”

Personality: Calm and attentive.

Professional Experience: Josh earned his bachelors degree in music at VCU, and has worked in the healthcare field as a service technician for a long-term care facility.

Passions: Josh enjoys playing trumpet with a few different groups in the Richmond area and is actively involved in the media department of his church. He volunteers his time performing for assisted living facilities, as well as working with a local high school arts department.

Ryan Buckley

Sales Representative

”I like surrounding myself with my Medworks team who enjoy working together to help each other succeed.”

Personality: Loyal, caring, friendly, supportive, and driven.

Professional Experience: Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Salisbury University and an A.A.S. in Athletic Training from Herkimer CCC.

Passions: Ryan enjoys cooking, hunting, hiking, and his pets.

Ryan Buckley

Sales Representative

”I like surrounding myself with my Medworks team who enjoy working together to help each other succeed.”

Personality: Loyal, caring, friendly, supportive, and driven.

Professional Experience: Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Salisbury University and an A.A.S. in Athletic Training from Herkimer CCC.

Passions: Ryan enjoys cooking, hunting, hiking, and his pets.

Lindsey Tuck

Sales Representative

”Medworks feels like I’m working with my own family. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and there is never a time where you feel like someone isn’t supporting you.”

Personality: Outgoing, compassionate and fun-loving.

Professional Experience: Lindsey graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a pre-medicine track. Her interpersonal and relationship skills contribute to Medworks’ commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Passions: Lindsey’s biggest passion is mission work. As a small group leader within the youth group at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, she consistently partakes in: Impact Virginia (a week long Christian volunteer program similar to Habitat for Humanity); volunteer work within the BGAV disaster relief program (deployed to West Virginia, Baton Rouge, Rocky Mount and Houston); church missions work (Haiti, Appalachian Outreach and Nicaragua); and medical missions (Peru).

Lindsey Tuck

Sales Representative

”Medworks feels like I’m working with my own family. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and there is never a time where you feel like someone isn’t supporting you.”

Personality: Outgoing, compassionate and fun-loving.

Professional Experience: Lindsey graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a pre-medicine track. Her interpersonal and relationship skills contribute to Medworks’ commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Passions: Lindsey’s biggest passion is mission work. As a small group leader within the youth group at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, she consistently partakes in: Impact Virginia (a week long Christian volunteer program similar to Habitat for Humanity); volunteer work within the BGAV disaster relief program (deployed to West Virginia, Baton Rouge, Rocky Mount and Houston); church missions work (Haiti, Appalachian Outreach and Nicaragua); and medical missions (Peru).

Jason M Holley

Sales Representative

”Every day at Medworks brings new challenges. Whether working out how to accomplish a goal or simply learning something new, it’s stimulating and pushes me to be better.”

Personality: High energy but laid back and calming.

Professional Experience: With over 18 years of sales, management, and customer service experience, Jason contributes a hard-working and enthusiastic work ethic to the team.

Passions: Jason enjoys learning and getting better at being able to do anything. He strives to do things in life that are rewarding and fulfilling.

Jason M Holley

Sales Representative

”Every day at Medworks brings new challenges. Whether working out how to accomplish a goal or simply learning something new, it’s stimulating and pushes me to be better.”

Personality: High energy but laid back and calming.

Professional Experience: With over 18 years of sales, management, and customer service experience, Jason contributes a hard-working and enthusiastic work ethic to the team.

Passions: Jason enjoys learning and getting better at being able to do anything. He strives to do things in life that are rewarding and fulfilling.

Ailey Buckley

Sales Representative

“I love the aspect of teamwork. I wanted to work for a company that strives on helping each other as a team would.”

Personality: Outgoing, Loyal, and Caring.

Professional Experience: Ailey joined the Medworks team in January 2018. She graduated from Radford University and has a background in sales and marketing.

Passions: Ailey is passionate about God, family and friends. She attends a charity ball each year for a different organization. Some of the organizations in the past years benefited The Children’s Hospital, Kings Daughters and the Samaritan House. She is also a part of a running club called North End Run Club and a Beach Volley Ball team in the summer. In the summer she spends most of her time at the beach and surfing.

Ailey Buckley

Sales Representative

“I love the aspect of teamwork. I wanted to work for a company that strives on helping each other as a team would.”

Personality: Outgoing, Loyal, and Caring.

Professional Experience: Ailey joined the Medworks team in January 2018. She graduated from Radford University and has a background in sales and marketing.

Passions: Ailey is passionate about God, family and friends. She attends a charity ball each year for a different organization. Some of the organizations in the past years benefited The Children’s Hospital, Kings Daughters and the Samaritan House. She is also a part of a running club called North End Run Club and a Beach Volley Ball team in the summer. In the summer she spends most of her time at the beach and surfing.

Gwen Mattes

Admin – HR

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Personality: In real life speak my clients refer to approaching my work life as ‘mom-like.’ When I ask what that means they say that I will kick them in the butt when they need it and put an arm around their shoulders when they need that.

Professional Experience: Gwen is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, and has worked in broadcast, energy, service & distribution, pathology practice, Fortune 500 companies and small technology start-ups.

Gwen Mattes

Admin – HR

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Personality: In real life speak my clients refer to approaching my work life as ‘mom-like.’ When I ask what that means they say that I will kick them in the butt when they need it and put an arm around their shoulders when they need that.

Professional Experience: Gwen is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, and has worked in broadcast, energy, service & distribution, pathology practice, Fortune 500 companies and small technology start-ups.

Samantha Conigliaro

Service Representative

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Gandhi

Personality: Outgoing, Inclusive, and Smiley.

Professional Experience: Samantha earned Bachelors in Health Sciences with a Medical Spanish minor, and has experience as an EMT working in the ER and volunteering with Goochland County Rescue.

Passions: Samantha is very passionate volunteering to help people with disabilities. In her free time, she volunteers with PALS, an organization that provides a place for young adults with Down Syndrome and their peers to have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.

Samantha Conigliaro

Service Representative

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Gandhi

Personality: Outgoing, Inclusive, and Smiley.

Professional Experience: Samantha earned Bachelors in Health Sciences with a Medical Spanish minor, and has experience as an EMT working in the ER and volunteering with Goochland County Rescue.

Passions: Samantha is very passionate volunteering to help people with disabilities. In her free time, she volunteers with PALS, an organization that provides a place for young adults with Down Syndrome and their peers to have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.

David Rawls

Service Representative

Professional Experience: David comes to us with a bachelors degree in communication studies, with a concentration on public relations.

Passions: David plays the guitar and enjoys working out and running. He recently went on missions trips in Nicaragua and Kenya, and interned in Kenya for Tree of Lives non-profit while building their website and social media platforms.

David Rawls

Service Representative

Professional Experience: David comes to us with a bachelors degree in communication studies, with a concentration on public relations.

Passions: David plays the guitar and enjoys working out and running. He recently went on missions trips in Nicaragua and Kenya, and interned in Kenya for Tree of Lives non-profit while building their website and social media platforms.

Adrianne Shelton

Operations Team Leader

”Medworks is unlike any other medical company in the industry. It emphasizes providing the best service to our customers and their patients, no matter what. I enjoy working for a company that puts the people themselves above getting the sale.”

Personality: Bubbly and calm.

Professional Experience: Adrianne has been a part of Medworks since 2010, and in 2014 was the top national sales rep for HydroMARK Breast Biopsy Site Markers.

Passions: Adrianne loves photography and singing. Within the community, she serves on the committee for YoungLives in Culpeper, which is a Christian organization that mentors teen moms and children in the community to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to be the best parents to their children. She is also very involved in her church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper, where her husband serves as rector.

Adrianne Shelton

Operations Team Leader

”Medworks is unlike any other medical company in the industry. It emphasizes providing the best service to our customers and their patients, no matter what. I enjoy working for a company that puts the people themselves above getting the sale.”

Personality: Bubbly and calm.

Professional Experience: Adrianne has been a part of Medworks since 2010, and in 2014 was the top national sales rep for HydroMARK Breast Biopsy Site Markers.

Passions: Adrianne loves photography and singing. Within the community, she serves on the committee for YoungLives in Culpeper, which is a Christian organization that mentors teen moms and children in the community to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to be the best parents to their children. She is also very involved in her church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper, where her husband serves as rector.

Bill Eldridge

Independent Clinical & Technical Consultant

“Medworks is a group of professionals with great work ethics and customer appreciation.”

Personality: Type A, but passive

Professional Experience: Bill is credentialed to train laser didactics to physicians and hospital staff. As a successful laser distributor, he has been in executive management with publicly traded companies and performed consulting services for laser manufacturers. His accomplishments have included receiving the Presidents’ Club award from American V. Mueller; the Circle of Stars Award; and numerous sales awards throughout his career.

Passions: Bill primarily enjoys spending time with his daughter, and in his spare time he snow skis, kayaks and cooks. He contributes to his community by volunteering at charity events, mainly to raise money benefiting terminally ill children.

Bill Eldridge

Independent Clinical & Technical Consultant

“Medworks is a group of professionals with great work ethics and customer appreciation.”

Personality: Type A, but passive

Professional Experience: Bill is credentialed to train laser didactics to physicians and hospital staff. As a successful laser distributor, he has been in executive management with publicly traded companies and performed consulting services for laser manufacturers. His accomplishments have included receiving the Presidents’ Club award from American V. Mueller; the Circle of Stars Award; and numerous sales awards throughout his career.

Passions: Bill primarily enjoys spending time with his daughter, and in his spare time he snow skis, kayaks and cooks. He contributes to his community by volunteering at charity events, mainly to raise money benefiting terminally ill children.

Darrell Shires

President & CEO

Personality: Even tempered and sometimes a bit sarcastic.

Professional Experience: Darrell received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has been working in the surgical sales environment since 1988 and received many sales achievement awards with Circon ACMI (now owned by Olympus Corporation). In 2005, he founded Medworks and continues to direct the company’s future and growth.

Passions: Darrell enjoys listening to and playing music. His main musical passion is playing the electric bass guitar. Aside from music, he is an avid reader and enjoys mostly business and non-fiction books. Within the community, he contributes to diverse charitable efforts, especially to help young underprivileged children realize educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Darrell Shires

President & CEO

Personality: Even tempered and sometimes a bit sarcastic.

Professional Experience: Darrell received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has been working in the surgical sales environment since 1988 and received many sales achievement awards with Circon ACMI (now owned by Olympus Corporation). In 2005, he founded Medworks and continues to direct the company’s future and growth.

Passions: Darrell enjoys listening to and playing music. His main musical passion is playing the electric bass guitar. Aside from music, he is an avid reader and enjoys mostly business and non-fiction books. Within the community, he contributes to diverse charitable efforts, especially to help young underprivileged children realize educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Dave Needham

Independent Senior Sales Representative

”I enjoy working with Medworks to continually build a reputation for delivering superior sales results while taking great care of our customers.”

Personality: Intense, but friendly.

Professional Experience: Dave received degrees in Engineering and Business. His career has been primarily focused in a sales capacity for nearly 30 years.

Passions: Dave enjoys sports, specifically golf and pickleball. Within the community, he provides nutritious and child-pleasing nonperishable breakfasts, lunches and snacks for elementary children who meet specific family criteria for the organization Food for Thought.

Dave Needham

Independent Senior Sales Representative

”I enjoy working with Medworks to continually build a reputation for delivering superior sales results while taking great care of our customers.”

Personality: Intense, but friendly.

Professional Experience: Dave received degrees in Engineering and Business. His career has been primarily focused in a sales capacity for nearly 30 years.

Passions: Dave enjoys sports, specifically golf and pickleball. Within the community, he provides nutritious and child-pleasing nonperishable breakfasts, lunches and snacks for elementary children who meet specific family criteria for the organization Food for Thought.

Donna Shires

Admin – Office Support

”Medworks has the best people!”

Personality: Positive.

Professional Experience: Donna promotes the growth of the company by supporting the team, helping to stretch their limits, and achieve expanded goals.

Passions: Donna loves her family, and grandkids. She also runs a home staging business to help realtors and their homeowners to organize their home within a resale process.

Donna Shires

Admin – Office Support

”Medworks has the best people!”

Personality: Positive.

Professional Experience: Donna promotes the growth of the company by supporting the team, helping to stretch their limits, and achieve expanded goals.

Passions: Donna loves her family, and grandkids. She also runs a home staging business to help realtors and their homeowners to organize their home within a resale process.

Jackie Turner

Service Representative

”If you have a dream, you can achieve it!”

Personality: Determined, Driven, Loyal.

Professional Experience:Jackie comes to us as a Clinical Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Health Coach. She plans to continue furthering her education in the medical field.

Passions: Jackie loves learning new things and traveling to different places. She enjoys helping people and recently began health coaching, which she finds very rewarding. She has been involved with an organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), where specially trained community volunteers speak for children experiencing abuse or neglect.

Jackie Turner

Service Representative

”If you have a dream, you can achieve it!”

Personality: Determined, Driven, Loyal.

Professional Experience:Jackie comes to us as a Clinical Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Health Coach. She plans to continue furthering her education in the medical field.

Passions: Jackie loves learning new things and traveling to different places. She enjoys helping people and recently began health coaching, which she finds very rewarding. She has been involved with an organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), where specially trained community volunteers speak for children experiencing abuse or neglect.

Mark Bartenfelder

Senior Sales Representative

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College. His over 20 years of experience includes working in the pharmaceutical industry and teaching hospitals as a sales specialist; orthopedic implant industry as a sales consultant; urology medical device industry as a trainer and Territory Manager; hospital laser and ESWL rental industry as the Director of Sales. Mark has received several awards in his career, including Salesperson of the Year, and 1st Chairmen’s Council.

Passions: Mark spends time outside of the office either biking or working on home renovations.

Mark Bartenfelder

Senior Sales Representative

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College. His over 20 years of experience includes working in the pharmaceutical industry and teaching hospitals as a sales specialist; orthopedic implant industry as a sales consultant; urology medical device industry as a trainer and Territory Manager; hospital laser and ESWL rental industry as the Director of Sales. Mark has received several awards in his career, including Salesperson of the Year, and 1st Chairmen’s Council.

Passions: Mark spends time outside of the office either biking or working on home renovations.

Mark Hutchinson Maddux

Senior Sales Representative

”Medworks is a close-knit group of like-minded individuals all working toward the same goals. UnlikeÂ larger companies everyone knows each other and works to help one another. There is also a strong emphasis on family.”

Personality: Hardworking, loyal, and competitive.

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary. Within this career, he contributed to his team to be rated as number one in the world for Wolf Sales. After working for a larger medical device company, he is proud to contribute to a smaller and more family oriented company where he can contribute his experience and knowledge.

Passions: Mark enjoys spending time with his family, barbecuing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He regularly contributes to Ring Dog Rescue as well as his local foster care agency, United Methodist Family Services.

Mark Hutchinson Maddux

Senior Sales Representative

”Medworks is a close-knit group of like-minded individuals all working toward the same goals. UnlikeÂ larger companies everyone knows each other and works to help one another. There is also a strong emphasis on family.”

Personality: Hardworking, loyal, and competitive.

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary. Within this career, he contributed to his team to be rated as number one in the world for Wolf Sales. After working for a larger medical device company, he is proud to contribute to a smaller and more family oriented company where he can contribute his experience and knowledge.

Passions: Mark enjoys spending time with his family, barbecuing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He regularly contributes to Ring Dog Rescue as well as his local foster care agency, United Methodist Family Services.

Natalie Toalson McNamara

Admin – Marketing Support

”Medworks is truly the real deal – the people, family culture, and authenticity of their relationships.”

Personality:Spunky, authentic and personable.

Professional Experience:Natalie received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Radford University. With over 15 years of management experience in marketing, sales, branding, and business development within industries ranging from medical, finance, and legal, Natalie contributes her marketing expertise to benefit the growth and success of Medworks.

Passions: Natalie is actively raising two precious little boys to become smart, well-rounded and accomplished young men. In between lots of sports, their family enjoys experiencing new adventures in the beautiful state of Virginia, including skiing, hiking, and boating.

Natalie Toalson McNamara

Admin – Marketing Support

”Medworks is truly the real deal – the people, family culture, and authenticity of their relationships.”

Personality:Spunky, authentic and personable.

Professional Experience:Natalie received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Radford University. With over 15 years of management experience in marketing, sales, branding, and business development within industries ranging from medical, finance, and legal, Natalie contributes her marketing expertise to benefit the growth and success of Medworks.

Passions: Natalie is actively raising two precious little boys to become smart, well-rounded and accomplished young men. In between lots of sports, their family enjoys experiencing new adventures in the beautiful state of Virginia, including skiing, hiking, and boating.

Neika Hart

Admin – Finance

”If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.”

Personality: Independent and free-spirited.

Professional Experience: Neika comes to us with a vast array of experience in finance and a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Neika is passionate about her family, church, and helping others in whatever way she can. She also participates in the Cancer Walk and the March of Dimes.

Neika Hart

Admin – Finance

”If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.”

Personality: Independent and free-spirited.

Professional Experience: Neika comes to us with a vast array of experience in finance and a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Neika is passionate about her family, church, and helping others in whatever way she can. She also participates in the Cancer Walk and the March of Dimes.

Susan Cochran

Inventory Specialist & Scheduling Support

”Medworks is a great place to work because the owners of the company are kind, family and community-minded people. Moreover, Medworks is a small company whose growth potential seems endless.”

Personality: Cheerful, kind, helpful, and intense.

Professional Experience: Susan studied General Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career experience includes working for non-profits, The Hermitage, and Meals on Wheels and specific roles range from personnel coordination to client services management. She enjoys seniors and much of her work has centered around that population. Susan’s accomplishments in the medical industry include 15 years working with community hospitals, doctors’ offices, social service agencies and home health agencies to ensure those with physical and mental disabilities in Central Virginia received adequate nutrition.

Passions: Susan enjoys time with family, doing what she can to help others, and scrapbooking. Within the community, she contributes her time to her local church as well as the Hunger Relief, specifically Meals on Wheels.

Susan Cochran

Inventory Specialist & Scheduling Support

”Medworks is a great place to work because the owners of the company are kind, family and community-minded people. Moreover, Medworks is a small company whose growth potential seems endless.”

Personality: Cheerful, kind, helpful, and intense.

Professional Experience: Susan studied General Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career experience includes working for non-profits, The Hermitage, and Meals on Wheels and specific roles range from personnel coordination to client services management. She enjoys seniors and much of her work has centered around that population. Susan’s accomplishments in the medical industry include 15 years working with community hospitals, doctors’ offices, social service agencies and home health agencies to ensure those with physical and mental disabilities in Central Virginia received adequate nutrition.

Passions: Susan enjoys time with family, doing what she can to help others, and scrapbooking. Within the community, she contributes her time to her local church as well as the Hunger Relief, specifically Meals on Wheels.

Victoria Myers

Service & Associate Sales Representative

”My Medworks coworkers are my family and I love the spontaneous aspects of the job.”

Personality: Dependable and friendly.

Professional Experience: Victoria received a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in biological sciences. Her interpersonal skills and medical field experience contribute to the stellar customer service Medworks offers to its customers.

Passions: Victoria enjoys working for Advancing Abilities, where she provides in-home and community based services to children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Victoria Myers

Service & Associate Sales Representative

”My Medworks coworkers are my family and I love the spontaneous aspects of the job.”

Personality: Dependable and friendly.

Professional Experience: Victoria received a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in biological sciences. Her interpersonal skills and medical field experience contribute to the stellar customer service Medworks offers to its customers.

Passions: Victoria enjoys working for Advancing Abilities, where she provides in-home and community based services to children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Will Reynolds

Senior Sales Representative & Team Leader

”It has been fun to be part of the Medworks growth. I feel I make a positive difference at Medworks.”

Personality: Outgoing and funny.

Professional Experience: Will has been part of the Medworks team for over 11 years. He has a Bachelors of Business from St. Bonaventure University. As a Medworks sales representative, Will is committed to making a positive difference for our customers and serves as a reliable resource to achieve their goals.

Passions: Will most enjoys spending time with his family, church and traveling. Within their means, Will and his family financially contribute to charitable organizations with great causes (Restavek Freedom, The Mercy House, Seeds of Hope, Compassion International, and Save the Children). In his spare time, Will prefers to physically help and spend time building and contributing to medical missions.

Will Reynolds

Senior Sales Representative & Team Leader

”It has been fun to be part of the Medworks growth. I feel I make a positive difference at Medworks.”

Personality: Outgoing and funny.

Professional Experience: Will has been part of the Medworks team for over 11 years. He has a Bachelors of Business from St. Bonaventure University. Will is committed to making a positive difference for our customers and serves as a reliable resource to achieve their goals.

Passions: Will most enjoys spending time with his family, church and traveling. Will and his family contribute to charitable organizations with great causes (Restavek Freedom, The Mercy House, Seeds of Hope, Compassion International, and Save the Children). In his spare time, Will prefers to physically help and spend time building and contributing to medical missions.